Finding tampers
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I use one just like it! I leave them in all my bags and jackets.
I was embarrassed to drop that in the box, plus I was giving up my favorite pipe tool.
(What a silly thing to mail across state lines... this guy is going to think I'm an idiot.)
Most are Czech trios. But what happens is that the antique dealers do not know what it is about and also because they do not attract much attention by themselves, they end up in a drawer together with the thimbles and the small knives. The ones that can be found and serve incredibly well as pipe tampers are the small seals to seal correspondence.
I don't care much about the tamper, but having a pick is handy.
I must strongly recommend the "carved stick". My maple trees dump a truckload of tampers on the ground every year. They're the size of a pen, which I already carry. I can afford to keep one stashed in each coat/bag/vehicle/desk I might use.
I haven't found a czech tool to enjoy yet. The metal clinks against stuff and I worry they'll scuff up the rest of the contents of my pocket. I have been known to carry one if I'm going to a poker game and don't want to be embarrassed by, as my wife calls it, my "prison shank".
To the point:
If someone tries bringing my picks or tampers to an antique store one day, I assume the store will not be interested, or not recognize their primary purpose was tobacco pipe pick. Most will likely be discarded in the yard or fire pit.
I must strongly recommend the "carved stick". My maple trees dump a truckload of tampers on the ground every year. They're the size of a pen, which I already carry. I can afford to keep one stashed in each coat/bag/vehicle/desk I might use.
I haven't found a czech tool to enjoy yet. The metal clinks against stuff and I worry they'll scuff up the rest of the contents of my pocket. I have been known to carry one if I'm going to a poker game and don't want to be embarrassed by, as my wife calls it, my "prison shank".
To the point:
If someone tries bringing my picks or tampers to an antique store one day, I assume the store will not be interested, or not recognize their primary purpose was tobacco pipe pick. Most will likely be discarded in the yard or fire pit.
Great minds think alike. I was just going to suggest roofing nails. However, I've never tried copper, just galvanized with the point ground off. Copper sounds better as long as they don't make your fingers smell funny.
Picked up a few, amazing how far people will come down on flea bay
A steal at $15… but from who is up to you 
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Plus $5 shipping?!A steal at $15… but from who is up to you
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Wonder if they are cheaper if I buy 12 or more? What if I supply the wood?A steal at $15… but from who is up to you
Handmade Wood Carved Pipe Tobacco Tamper & Pick Tool | eBay
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Man I'm tired! I was skimin through reading the threads, and I thought this said Finding Tampons so I clicked it to find out why. 
I find antique center punches all of the time. Use the flat end and you have a fancy antique tamp.
My friend in Ireland sends me these to sell for him. My original one is on vacation, and I don't blame him. The life of a tamper can be a rough one. My favorite tamper ever. I love how they patina. Just wish mine would come back home soon....
I think many old tampers are either thrown away or sold under the guise of other things mainly because most people don't know what they are. Heck if it can fit in a pipe chamber it can be a tamper...
I like how it has gotten burnished!
He lived the hard life!